News & Calendar Wageningen Food & Biobased Research
On this page you will find an overview of the news and calendar items related to Wageningen Food & Biobased Research.
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Registration form - Public-Private-Partnership Market for Food-related project ideas
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European consumers positive about plant-based coating on fruit and vegetables when its purpose is explained
- Applying a plant-based coating to fresh fruit and vegetables can extend their quality and shelf life and, as such, help to reduce food waste and... -
Hard plastics can be recycled if they are constructed differently
- Rigid plastic is very useful but is difficult to recycle. At least, that was the case until the discovery of so-called vitrimers. Researchers of the... -
Book launch: Our Future Proteins - A Diversity of Perspectives
- On 7 March 2023, the open-access book Our Future Proteins has been launched. In this book, 100+ experts present their views on the transition to... -
Fermentation as key technology for the circular economy
- Chemicals and materials from renewable raw materials, such as biomass, will become increasingly important in the circular economy of the future. How... -
Plant-Based Meat Production in Rwanda
- One Acre Fund and Wageningen University & Research are excited to announce the kick-off of a new partnership to design a nutritious and affordable... -
A closer look at sustainability certification schemes and ecolabels for biobased systems
- Circular biobased systems have the potential to substantially contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal, particularly its Zero Pollution... -
Thijs Defraeye appointed as Special Professor ‘Data and Simulations for Self-care Postharvest Fresh-food Supply Chains’
- Thijs Defraeye has been appointed as Special Professor ‘Data and Simulations for Self-care Postharvest Fresh-food Supply Chains’ at the... -
Influencing protein consumption calls for broad societal changes
- The shift to consuming more plant-based protein is an essential aspect of the protein transition. ‘The responsibility lies not just with the... -
Biobased chemicals may lead to a breakthrough in cement recycling
- The production of concrete causes 7% of total global CO2 emissions. These emissions can be significantly reduced by using recycled cement from...
Archive News
News 2021
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Visions on the circular household of the future
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100% biobased binder as a sustainable alternative for bitumen in asphalt
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Companies and WUR experts work on fibre-rich sugar replacers from plant-based side streams in EXTREAMS project
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Cattlelyst in top half of iGEM competition 2021 and secures Gold Award
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WUR starts Unpack your challenge - three packaging strategies unravelled
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Future sensors and digital twins to improve perishable food quality
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Working with hospitals to tackle antibiotic residue in water
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WUR produces kerosene from bio-based side streams
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Webinars on the Future of Renewable Chemicals and Materials
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Innovative process for sustainable production of hydrogen peroxide
News 2020
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Integrate the Green Deal and European agricultural policy - in a realistic way
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Accessible booklet about the current biobased plastics situation
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Milestone: first road laid with three-layer lignin asphalt
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POWER4BIO, information for regions in Europe that want to take the next step towards the bio-economy
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Consumers positive about smart shelf life indicator on packaging
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Theoretical limit in recycling rates for plastic packages scientifically established
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First steps towards an IndoDutch Taskforce against Food Loss and Waste
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Variable production of biofuels may lead to increased food security
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Essensor and Wageningen University & Research join forces for food and consumer research
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Changing the Rules for the Fight Against Food Waste
News 2019
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Apeldoorn will close organic waste cycle with knowledge from Wageningen
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Car drives 80 kilometres on fuel from seaweed
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New applications for beet pulp in dishwasher detergent and leather industry
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Ten interventions for speeding up global approach to food losses and waste
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Magic Box effective tool against food waste
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Analysis and prioritisation of climate smart post-harvest food loss reduction interventions
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Dutch are collecting much more plastic packaging
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Food experts issue global agenda to halve food loss and waste by 2030
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New booklet published on role of biomass in the circular economy
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Industry fully committed to products with solid end-of-life options
News 2018
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Improvement options for the recycling chain of plastic packaging waste
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Postharvest Technology & Management course 2018, Beijing
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F&A Next 2018 focuses the lens on robotics and protein transition
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MRI brain scan reveals unexpected choice after smelling freshly baked bread
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Biobased materials, performing well in harsh conditions
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Wageningen Food & Biobased Research shortlisted for Imagine Chemistry challenge 2018
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BASF Joins TNO and Wageningen University & Research Consortium to Collaborate on Personalized Nutrition
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Dutch agenda against food waste aims to cut food waste by half
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First surplus food shelf in the Netherlands as testbed for Wageningen research
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Innovative consumers more willing to buy foodstuffs containing seaweed